Give your explanations context. Stash notes right inside your prototype so the team knows exactly what you had in mind.

Discuss failures and future iterations. However you document, include some history. Knowing the how and why of a design choice makes it easier to swallow.

“Stash notes inside your prototype so the team knows exactly what you had in mind.”

A properly guided tour of your complex prototype is like giving someone a key on a map. Sure, you can figure things out if you stare long enough, but understanding the design language speeds up the journey.

The right tool(s) for the job

From working prototypes to slide decks, here are a few ways to put your project’s best foot forward.

Prezi
As evidenced by the rise (or re-re-rise) of the GIF, people love animation. Prezi is an online service that creates dazzling presentations (for those who eat with their eyes).

Google Slides
While Slides might not be the most robust tool on the block, its ubiquity is dang impressive. It runs in the cloud—and virtually everyone has a Google account.

Keynote/PowerPoint
These desktop dinosaurs are no slouch when it comes to whipping up an awesome presentation. Just make sure you upload your results online somewhere (like Speakerdeck).

InVision
More than just prototyping, InVision packs a whopping collaborative toolset. Tours are a great way to add guided, in-context explanations to your designs.

Better yet, each guided step of the tour can hold a threaded conversation, perfect for pinpoint discussion of sticky issues.

Share your progress with the team

Keeping your team up to date on progress is about as important as the progress itself. A successful designer will make time to frame the conversation and get everyone excited about the decisions being made.